Denver Broncos: Analyzing the 53-man roster and needs

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WIDE RECEIVER

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (87) carries the ball for a 57 yard touchdown during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Made Roster: Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Bennie Fowler, Cody Latimer, Jordan Taylor, Jordan Norwood

The Broncos have a really interesting, dynamic group of receivers here, and a couple of great success stories.

You obviously have the stud duo of Thomas and Sanders, the up-and-coming backup duo of Bennie Fowler and Cody Latimer, and a pair of Jordans.

Jordan Norwood has managed to make this team for three straight seasons, though 2014 was cut short due to an ACL injury. He was the team’s primary slot receiver and punt returner last season, making his mark in the Super Bowl with the longest punt return in the history of the game.

Jordan Taylor was a tough cut last offseason after he showed some big play potential, but the Broncos were able to sneak him on the practice squad and stash him for a year. He had a big preseason performance in the finale against Arizona, cementing what most people already knew — he has a place on this roster.

There’s plenty of size and speed in this group for the Broncos, and we’re likely to see at least another one or two players added to the practice squad, likely Mose Frazier and Kalif Raymond.

The Broncos also reportedly worked out WR/KR Brandon Tate.

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